Microsoft has announced Azure Marketplace's first Docker image: Docker on Ubuntu Server by Canonical and Microsoft Open Tech
Windows 7 mainstream support ends Tuesday, patches continue until 2020
It's the end of the first phase of support for Windows 7, as Microsoft's self-imposed deadline to offer mainstream support for the OS ends on Tuesday, January 13. However, the company has pledged to continue to offer extended support for Windows 7 for another five years, until January 14, 2020.
Microsoft slams Google for publishing a security vulnerability in Windows 8.1
Microsoft has slammed Google for publishing a security vulnerability in Windows 8.1, saying it was just days out from a fix and the disclosure was a "gotcha", instead of protecting customers.
Microsoft to Expand Windows Technical Preview to Windows Phone Users
Microsoft has posted a new Phone Insider app to the Windows Phone Store, the latest sign yet that the Windows Technical Preview will soon be expanded beyond PCs and tablets to smart phones.
Microsoft ends free Patch Tuesday security notices
Security community questions wisdom of decision to hide update information
Microsoft will simplify OneDrive to fix synching headache
Microsoft is taking steps to fix sync issues experienced by certain users of its OneDrive cloud storage service
Microsoft ups ante with G-Series virtual machines on Azure
Microsoft has debuted a new series of VM (virtual machines) in the cloud and it claims that its G-Series are the most powerful available ? from any provider on the market - in the public cloud
Leaked: Windows 10 Dark Theme and Spartan Browser
An interesting leak on a China-based tech blog shows off two features coming in the Windows 10 consumer preview: a dark theme?really background color?that appears to mimic a similar UI in Windows Phone and the Spartan web browser.
Microsoft's 'Spartan' browser: More details leak
Microsoft's new browser, part of its Windows 10 platform, may include Cortana integration, digital-inking support and grouped tabbing, according to new leaks.
Microsoft expands Office on Android preview
Microsoft is broadening its preview of Office on Android tablets, adding support for Kitkat and Lollipop and removing the waiting period for access.
Microsoft's Next Big Mistake: Increasing the Price of the Xbox One
If you haven't purchased an Xbox One yet, you'll need to move quickly as the current pricing of the console, which now starts at just $349 in the US, is a limited-time promotion
Xbox Live Founder Leaves Microsoft
Boyd Multerer, one of the founders of Xbox Live, announced today via Twitter that he has left Microsoft.
Microsoft wants MacBook users to switch to Surface Pro 3
Microsoft wants you to consider its Surface Pro 3 hybrid tablet/laptop as a potential alternative
Microsoft is building a new browser as part of its Windows 10 push
Microsoft is planning to roll out a new browser when it debuts Windows 10, according to sources. But IE isn't going completely away.
Irish Govt wades into Microsoft's legal data battle with the United States
Ireland has waded into Microsoft's battle with the US government over a search warrant to access data on a server stored on Irish soil
Microsoft, Cisco and Google round on Marriott's plan to block WiFi
Tech giants say proposal would 'do harm to consumer welfare'
Microsoft confirms Onedrive will keep files 'forever' if users want it
Microsoft has confirmed via its OneDrive Twitter account that its cloud-based storage service will save files on OneDrive forever or until the user decides otherwise
Microsoft rolling out fix for Lumia 535 touchscreen issues
A new update is rolling out for the Lumia 535, one that supposedly fixes the touchscreen issues which users have been experiencing
Microsoft pays VirnetX $23M to end patent case
Patent-holding company's biggest win, against Apple, was tossed out in September.
Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows Phone adds ability to pin apps to Start screen
Microsoft has just pushed out an update for the Remote Desktop Preview app on Windows Phone